For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,246 students in the neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange, FL.
The top ranked public school in Southern Oaks is Silver Sands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange, FL public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange, FL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Sands Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Herbert St
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Port Orange, FL 32129
(386) 322-7550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,099 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange, FL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange, FL include Silver Sands Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange?
the neighborhood of Southern Oaks, Port Orange public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Florida public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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